A Countdown To Awesome
June 5, 2009William Rupnik Gallery is proud to present:
An exhibition by Ales BASK Hostomsky
A Countdown To Awesome
June 5 – July 5, 2009
Opening reception tonight, 7-10 pm
Contrasting feelings of anxiety and excitement, uncertainty and exhilaration, Bask’s newest installations and paintings coalesce emotions often associated with an inescapable obligation or event; rousing both apprehension and optimism. His works are inspired by economic downturn, hopeful determination and the strength and unity of a people. Bask’s new collection affirms that uncertainty and restlessness are bygone and a bright future is ahead.
Consistently raising the bar on discovering pop culture’s new conspiracies and contradictions, Bask takes a bite out of the corporate apple with provocative mixed media pieces. Pulled from tree lawns and alleyways, discarded panels and walls are given new life by way of this Czech-born, American vandal’s barrage of “anti-iconic” characters and themes. Unpredictable and sometimes grim, Bask connects in his work early communist propaganda seen as a child to the commanding advertisements seen in early adulthood. This comparison of powers is portrayed in his gritty and conspicuous street and gallery art. Political in motivation, original as sin, Bask vies for your attention by deconstructing pop culture and exposing the real messages in mass media.
Opening reception tonight, 7-10 pm
William Rupnik Gallery
1667 East 40 St., Unit 1-A
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
Hours: by appointment only
Admission: free
